This is a project that we did in Garden Chat last week. Learning how to solve challenges holistically is an important part of becoming more resilient in your life. This is one of the best ways that I have found to deal with fruit flies without toxic sprays.

Thank you Coaxli Wildcat for your question about powdery mildew. The short answer is that powdery mildew is usually not a problem for the health of the African Violet until it becomes severe, but it can easily spread to other plants. Isolation of the plant is your first priority if possible. To prevent powdery mildew, let the top 1/2 inch of the soil dry out before watering again. Too dry is better than too wet. The soil should be a sharp draining mix with extra sand or perlite. For infected plants, try to remove infected leaves if possible. This can be challenging with African Violets. Do remove and destroy any dying and dead leaves and destroy them. TREATMENTS Brush the mildew with a soft damp tooth brush and clean the brush with alcohol. 2 Sprays to try: 1 tsp baking soda mixed with 1 quart water. 1 tsp vinegar mixed with 1 quart water. I would first try getting the tooth brush with the baking soda solution and brush the leaves. Start with one plant or one part of one plant to see how it tolerates the treatment. Let me know how it goes. The full article: https://www.skool.com/delectable-tiny-gardens-4555/classroom/ab5c3d49?md=0623d135399449f0a9667bf38142257d

One of my current experiments and explorations is growing the long season tropical plants that I use in my medicinal concoctions. I grew ginger for the first time last year with some success. I am playing with turmeric and lemon grass as well this year. I have done extensive research on all three, but nothing beats actual experience. Opinions, thoughts, and experiences would be beautiful in the comments.

Here is a good introduction to Gardening For Ability. I am currently editing the workshop that I gave Live so that it can be a valuable part of the Classroom in this space.